Awful
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Negative Emphasis
Strengthens a negative statement, more than just 'bad'. That was an awful movie, I didn't enjoy it at all.
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Not Polite
Could sound rude if describing someone's work or efforts. Telling her she did an awful job may hurt her feelings.
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Strong Discomfort
Conveys a sense of physical or emotional discomfort. I felt awful after eating too much cake.